Middlebury Industrial Park

OTTER CREEK-TR· Addison, Vermont· Built 1977· Earth· 25 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Middlebury Industrial Park is classified as significant hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 66% in VT)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDVT00304

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 8, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEC

Ownership

BAT RE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Middlebury Industrial Park?

Middlebury Industrial Park is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Middlebury Industrial Park?

Middlebury Industrial Park is owned by BAT RE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Middlebury Industrial Park built?

Middlebury Industrial Park was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Middlebury Industrial Park?

Middlebury Industrial Park serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Middlebury Industrial Park?

Middlebury Industrial Park has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Middlebury Industrial Park last inspected?

Middlebury Industrial Park was last inspected on August 8, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.